Some-Sum (Ryan Summers)

‘Some-Sum’ is an Indigenous songwriter/story teller, spoken word poet, freestyle performance artist & emcee from Amiskwaciwâskahikan (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.). ‘Sum’ started writing at the age of 16 & began to freestyle whilst living on the streets of Edmonton at age 17. His submersion into hip-hop culture supported his foundation to freestyle & eventually song write & experiment with lyricism. This enthusiastic devotion for ‘word smithing’ as an art form, has cultivated an adept ability to express with purpose, passion & power for intentionally conscious, culturally informed entertainment. His work covers anti-colonialism, Indigenous spirituality, the relationship between personal self & the world around us.